The Columbia River Gorge Scenic Area encompasses almost 300,000 acres of awesome cliffs and waterfalls sprinkled with many easy-to-follow trails. If you were to ask a crowd of people, "What is Oregon?" - you could get a fiery debate. But there is one thing they would probably all agree: Oregon is shear beauty. And the Columbia River Gorge is an excellent place to begin your touring.

The waterfalls listed below are all within 35 miles of Portland.
Note that the list is in location sequence as you travel east on I-84 from Portland.

• At exit 28
  • Bridal Veil Falls
  • Sheppard's Dell Falls
  • Latourell Falls
• At exit 31
  • Multnomah Falls
  • Wahkeena Falls
• At exit 35
  • Horsetail Falls
    (and Ponytail Falls)

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How to get there:

Interstate 84 follows the Columbia Rived from Portland to Boardman. All along this beautiful Interstate highway are exits giving access to the many waterfalls and other sights that have made this area so great a national treasure. In our reviews, we tell you which exits and back roads to take. No fear of getting lost; you are never far from the Interstate.

NOTE: The Oregon Dept. of Transportation (ODOT) has now provided viewers with a excellent description of the vistas of their Columbia River Gorge at: Byway

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